curlflash Posted October 26, 2012 Report Share Posted October 26, 2012 well done ! very very nice watch! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vlydog Posted October 26, 2012 Report Share Posted October 26, 2012 The bar has been set great job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dluddy Posted October 26, 2012 Report Share Posted October 26, 2012 unbelievable Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rower Posted October 26, 2012 Report Share Posted October 26, 2012 The bar has been set great job! And this is a bar that I want a drink from! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coolfire Posted October 26, 2012 Report Share Posted October 26, 2012 Dammit. Now I need a 5514 AND 1680! :wub: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monacol Posted October 28, 2012 Report Share Posted October 28, 2012 Very, very nice indeed. Put me down for a 1680 in addition to the 5514, please Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janeto72 Posted October 28, 2012 Report Share Posted October 28, 2012 i'm in for one of these as well.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beone21 Posted October 29, 2012 Report Share Posted October 29, 2012 O noooo. Been reading everything I could find about the 1680. sold my franken sub to go vintage and just bought a MBK ((. And now I read this. When is this coming, I am selling my MBK that same day! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woof* Posted October 29, 2012 Report Share Posted October 29, 2012 O noooo. Been reading everything I could find about the 1680. sold my franken sub to go vintage and just bought a MBK ((. And now I read this. When is this coming, I am selling my MBK that same day! It may be awhile, go ahead and collect your parts....build your watch. You can always just transfer your parts to this caseset. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brooksbrahs Posted October 30, 2012 Report Share Posted October 30, 2012 I need one of each as well. Glad Ive been holding off on a vintage piece now! When can we purchase? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monito1975 Posted October 30, 2012 Report Share Posted October 30, 2012 Fantastic! I 'm speechless ! GLWS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dlf Posted October 30, 2012 Report Share Posted October 30, 2012 Wow serious skills, looks great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
username here Posted November 4, 2012 Report Share Posted November 4, 2012 wow. amazing work. i'm in for a 1680 and a 1675 (if you get to it! ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mystere Posted May 11, 2013 Report Share Posted May 11, 2013 Hi, thanks to "highoe" for i think the best case for cheap money you can get. Hope you make more of them. I have only polished it a bit and changed the bezel with MBK ones. With a little bit of aging and trim the cg its really a nice case. Thanks again mystere Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whoopy12 Posted May 11, 2013 Report Share Posted May 11, 2013 Whats the deal with these, if there decently priced i wouldnt mind picking up a couple and doing a few different 1680s +1 Are these available? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geof3 Posted May 11, 2013 Report Share Posted May 11, 2013 I am in on this as well. That 1680 looks great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackfidel777 Posted May 11, 2013 Report Share Posted May 11, 2013 I'm in for one also. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest zeleni kukuruz Posted May 11, 2013 Report Share Posted May 11, 2013 I think they are under process, HH hade trubbel with the china factory that makes them with his specs, they semd to get one thing right but it [censored] up another thing so he hade a very hard time making them do the cases like he wants them. Maybe he is looking for another maker, but yes they are realy good!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
automatico Posted May 11, 2013 Report Share Posted May 11, 2013 What might work would be for HiHo or someone with connections to buy case blanks and have the inside of the case C&C machined to the proper specs by a specialty shop. Blanks = oem spec 1680 and 5513 cases with bezels, backs etc finished and polished except for interior machining. Then have them precision machined for 1520/70 and 1575 while making sure the cases are machined to accept oem spec case tubes and submariner springbars. If they could find someone who makes cases with oem spec exteriors willing to sell a few unfinished cases. Most of the screw-ups with these cases is inside the case...oem spec dial will not fit, movement will not fit, stem will not line up etc, plus case tube/gasket will not fit. In this day and age, this would be child's play for a good 'job shop' type machine shop that does small projects. You would need to start with one case finished exactly like you want for 1520/1570, and one for 1575 to be used for samples. Since an Eta 2846 etc is an easy fit in an oem spec case, all you would need to make are 1680 and 5513 oem spec cases. ...and it is 100% legal unless you carve the brand name into them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBT1680 Posted May 11, 2013 Report Share Posted May 11, 2013 I guess I'm in too for a 55 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panerai153 Posted May 11, 2013 Report Share Posted May 11, 2013 Maybe HH could give us and update, if there is one as to the status of these cases? Inquiring minds want to know!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pam007 Posted May 24, 2013 Report Share Posted May 24, 2013 Oooh. I just found this. Any update High? Very interested in +1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docthor Posted May 25, 2013 Report Share Posted May 25, 2013 +1...me want some Sent from my wooden drums using Tupperware. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sardonix Posted May 25, 2013 Report Share Posted May 25, 2013 Think it is a very nice case, was lucky that HH was willing to sell me one of his very limited stock. Here a few pics of the case in full glory. Thanks HH. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mir36 Posted May 25, 2013 Report Share Posted May 25, 2013 Hi, thanks to "highoe" for i think the best case for cheap money you can get. Hope you make more of them. I have only polished it a bit and changed the bezel with MBK ones. With a little bit of aging and trim the cg its really a nice case. Thanks again mystere Mystere could you please tell us more about your dial? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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